hyperemesis gravidarum

My name is Chelsea, I have a 22 month old and am 8 weeks pregnant with our SUPRISE! baby. I was hospitalized for 5 days (from thurs-mon) due to severe hyperemesis gravidarum. I now have a PICC line and am home on continuous IV fluids/nutrition/zofran. I couldn't even swallow my own spit and keep it down - NOTHING stayed down. My electrolytes were way off when I was admitted, and I was so dehydrated from constant vomiting that they couldn't do the PICC the first day, I had to have 3 litres of fluids before I even needed to pee.
Anyone else? It's ridiculous how much I threw up, I hope no one else feels that bad!

My name is Chelsea, I have a 22 month old and am 8 weeks pregnant with our SUPRISE! baby. I was hospitalized for 5 days (from thurs-mon) due to severe hyperemesis gravidarum. I now have a PICC line and am home on continuous IV fluids/nutrition/zofran. I couldn't even swallow my own spit and keep it down - NOTHING stayed down. My electrolytes were way off when I was admitted, and I was so dehydrated from constant vomiting that they couldn't do the PICC the first day, I had to have 3 litres of fluids before I even needed to pee.
Anyone else? It's ridiculous how much I threw up, I hope no one else feels that bad!

Unfortunately, it's more common than you think. I had HG with both of my pregnancies and just found out I'm pregnant again. It passed with both of my kids by Week 20. I was also hospitalized numerous times with both. Just keep doing the countdown. This too shall pass! :)

Unfortunately, it's more common than you think. I had HG with both of my pregnancies and just found out I'm pregnant again. It passed with both of my kids by Week 20. I was also hospitalized numerous times with both. Just keep doing the countdown. This too shall pass! :)

I had it the duration of my first pregnancy and I'm pregnant for the second time and it eased up at 17 weeks (I'm currently 19 weeks). I am still taking 8mg zofran as a precaution. I sincerely hope it eases up for you too xxxxx

I had it the duration of my first pregnancy and I'm pregnant for the second time and it eased up at 17 weeks (I'm currently 19 weeks). I am still taking 8mg zofran as a precaution. I sincerely hope it eases up for you too xxxxx

I am on HG pregnancy number 2. With my first pregnancy I got better at 18 weeks. I am 24 weeks now and still struggling daily. I had a PICC line for several days but developed a blood clot and had to have it pulled. I now have a central line in my chest to get fluids every day which I will have to keep until I deliver. Most women get relief around 20 weeks and I hope that is the case for you. Hang in there!

I am on HG pregnancy number 2. With my first pregnancy I got better at 18 weeks. I am 24 weeks now and still struggling daily. I had a PICC line for several days but developed a blood clot and had to have it pulled. I now have a central line in my chest to get fluids every day which I will have to keep until I deliver. Most women get relief around 20 weeks and I hope that is the case for you. Hang in there!

My daughter-in-law had severe hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) with her first pregnancy. It is a difficult pregnancy condition to suffer with, and it seems to affect all women a little differently. Please make sure you get a good Dr who understands this disease and that you get the right care and you and your new baby should be fine!

There are a lot of websites on Google and info out there about HG, but my DIL liked HelpHer, The HER (Hyperemesis Education and Research) Foundation best for not only information but the emotional support she needed to get through her HG pregnancy. Your family and friends can be there to help you, but no one really understands what you are going through unless they have experienced it themselves.

Just hang in there ladies!!

My daughter-in-law had severe hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) with her first pregnancy. It is a difficult pregnancy condition to suffer with, and it seems to affect all women a little differently. Please make sure you get a good Dr who understands this disease and that you get the right care and you and your new baby should be fine!

There are a lot of websites on Google and info out there about HG, but my DIL liked HelpHer, The HER (Hyperemesis Education and Research) Foundation best for not only information but the emotional support she needed to get through her HG pregnancy. Your family and friends can be there to help you, but no one really understands what you are going through unless they have experienced it themselves.

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